{"id":451347,"date":"2025-12-16T17:24:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/451347\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T17:24:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:24:19","slug":"corriedale-officially-confirms-john-sugdens-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/451347\/","title":{"rendered":"Corriedale officially confirms John Sugden&#8217;s return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"1.0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-node-id=\"1.0.0.0\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Coronation Street\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Coronation Street<\/a> <\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"1.1\">and <\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"1.2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-node-id=\"1.2.0.0\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Emmerdale\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmerdale<\/a> <\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"1.3\">spoilers follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/a69511613\/emmerdale-ross-michael-parr-corriedale-crossover\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/a69511613\/emmerdale-ross-michael-parr-corriedale-crossover\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Corriedale\" data-node-id=\"4.0.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Corriedale<\/a> has officially confirmed that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/a68036357\/emmerdale-john-sugden-loose-ends\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/a68036357\/emmerdale-john-sugden-loose-ends\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"villainous John Sugden\" data-node-id=\"4.2\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">villainous John Sugden<\/a> will return for the crossover episode between Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Along with the news that the evil figure is set to make his comeback, ITV has confirmed the full cast of 41 characters for the instalment. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Set to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a69698548\/corriedale-airdate-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a69698548\/corriedale-airdate-time\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"air on Monday 5 January\" data-node-id=\"6.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">air on Monday 5 January<\/a>, the special episode sees the two iconic ITV soaps merge for the first time ever, marking a historic moment. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">While the exact details of what to expect in the episode are being kept under wraps, we do know that a multi-vehicle pile-up will be at the centre of the drama, with a recently released <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a69594903\/coronation-street-emmerdale-catastrophic-crash-corriedale-teaser\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a69594903\/coronation-street-emmerdale-catastrophic-crash-corriedale-teaser\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"teaser trailer confirming the catastrophic crash\" data-node-id=\"10.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">teaser trailer confirming the catastrophic crash<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">As if a terrifying crash isn&#8217;t enough, ITV has now confirmed that Aaron Dingle&#8217;s wicked ex-husband John will make his return during the crossover episode, having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/a68851822\/emmerdale-spoilers-john-update-cain-rock-bottom\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/a68851822\/emmerdale-spoilers-john-update-cain-rock-bottom\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"last been seen on Emmerdale back in September\" data-node-id=\"12.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">last been seen on Emmerdale back in September<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">A newly released image, which also features Debbie Webster, Todd Grimshaw, Carla Connor, Cain Dingle and Charity Dingle, shows John standing menacingly behind a pregnant Charity. <\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"debbie webster, todd grimshaw, carla connor, cain dingle, charity dingle, john sugden, corriedale\" title=\"EMBARGOED 16\/12\/25 1530 Debbie Webster, Todd Grimshaw, Carla Connor, Cain Dingle, Charity Dingle, John Sugden, Corriedale\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4724\" height=\"2910\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/debbie-webster-todd-grimshaw-carla-connor-cain-dingle-charity-john-sugden-corriedale-69416c604c78b.j.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ITV<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"17.0\">Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services\" data-node-id=\"17.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"17.1.0\">Best streaming services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">While we already had an idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a69730219\/corriedale-adds-13-characters-crossover-episode-trailer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a69730219\/corriedale-adds-13-characters-crossover-episode-trailer\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"some of the cast members\" data-node-id=\"19.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">some of the cast members<\/a> who would be appearing in the special episode, the soap has now officially confirmed the full line-up. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Appearing in the special episode from Corrie are Abi Webster, Asha Alahan, Becky Swain, Betsy Swain, Billy Mayhew, Carl Webster, Carla Connor, Cassie Plummer, David Platt, Debbie Webster, James Bailey, Jodie, Ken Barlow and Kevin Webster.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Also coming over from Weatherfield are Kit Green, Lisa Swain, Ronnie Bailey, Sarah Platt, Shona Platt, Steve McDonald, Summer Spellman, Theo Silverton, Tim Metcalfe, Todd Grimshaw and Tracy Barlow. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"25\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Those making an appearance from the cast of Emmerdale are Aaron Dingle, Cain Dingle, Charity Dingle, Chas Dingle, Eric Pollard, Jacob Gallagher and Jai Sharma.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"kevin and abi webster, corriedale\" title=\"EMBARGOED 15.12.25 9:45PM Kevin and Abi Webster, Corriedale\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-abi-webster-corriedale-6940441625289.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ITV<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"28.0\">Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a69738149\/coronation-street-new-year-shock-shona\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a69738149\/coronation-street-new-year-shock-shona\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Coronation Street&#039;s New Year shock as Shona has frightening scare\" data-node-id=\"28.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"28.1.0\">Coronation Street<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"28.1.1\">&#8216;s New Year shock as Shona has frightening scare<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Joining them are Joe Tate, John Sugden, Liam Cavanagh, Mackenzie Boyd, Moira Dingle, Ray Walters, Robert Sugden, Sarah Sugden and Victoria Sugden.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;Corriedale is just the start of the drama as the aftermath of the crash gives rise to fear, murderous intent, death, destruction, closely-guarded secrets and lies,&#8221; reads the synopsis for the crossover. &#8220;Life in Emmerdale and Weatherfield will never be the same again!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"34\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"34.0\">Coronation Street<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"34.1\"> airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" 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